Doctor of Metaphysics

Doctor of Metaphysics (PhD, Ph.D., or DMETA; Latin: Metaphysica doctor or doctor Metaphysica) is an academic degree which is a branch of philosophy. It is also called a Metaphysical Science Doctorate. Many academic universities teach Metaphysics under the title of “Speculative Philosophy.”[1]

Doctor of Metaphysics
Aristotle's 14th century Metaphysics manuscript
AcronymPhD
DMETA
TypePostgraduate education
Duration~3 to 8 years

Metaphysics

The study is centered on spiritual (not necessarily religious) matters and positive thinking. The derivation of the word metaphysics comes from the greek: meta - over and beyond and physics.[1] The Department of Philosophy at the University of Georgia defines metaphysics as a branch of philosophy Which is concerned with reality and potentiality, and mind and matter.[2]

The degree is currently offered by the University of Metaphysics.[3] It is also offered by Esoteric Theological Seminary[4] The degree was previously offered by Brotherhood College in Sedalia Colorado.[5] The field of study is for doctoral students who hope to pursue a career in lecturing, teaching, counseling, healing, ministry, astrology.[3]

See also

References
  1. "What Is Metaphysics?". Metaphysics. Metaphysics. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  2. "Metaphysics". phil uga edu. University of Georgia. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  3. "Doctoral Degree Specialties". University of Metaphysics. 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  4. "PhD Degree Programs". Northernway. Esoteric Theological Seminary. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  5. Fox, Joe (1 May 1973). "For U.S. metaphysicist, it was no contest". The Windsor Star. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
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